The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-09
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS.

WRITING for the Press by Robert Luce is a
manual containing instructions in the art of
preparing manuscript for the printer, sugges-
tons in regard to the use Of certain words and
phrases. matters of style. punctuation. etc. It
is very simple. practical and concise, and fur
nishes information which reporters and cerre-
spondents ususlly obtain only by long expert
ence Beginners cannot fail to profit greatly
by a study of the rules given, and more prac-
teal writer's may find many useful hints in its
pages. Few contributors to the newspapers are
familiar with ell the requirements of printers
copy that they need no further instruction, bat
did they all realize the fact that properly pre-
pared manuscripts are sure TO receive the editors
attention while the literary merits of others
may be overlooked, there wsuld be fewer de-
fciencies in this respect. The cost of the man
ual is % cents. Writer Publishing Company,
Boston.
The Magazine of American History for Decem-
Der concains few dull pages. In the opening
paper. Mrs. Martha j. Lamb writes of "Our
Country Fifty Years Ago." some incidents in
connection with Lafayette's visit being given.
Other contributions ''Stephen A. Douglas
and the FREQ Soers," BY A. W. Clawson;
aaron Burr, Study" by Charles FL. Peck;
The Apotheosis OF q Piutocrar," by w. nj.
Dickson; "A Winters Work of Captain of
Dragons, by Gen. 2. ST. George Cook; ..Notes
from Harvard College," by Rev Henry c. Bad
ger, and 1.-THE Tread-mil in America" by Prof
Oliver p. Hubbard The discussion of minor
magazine form one of its chief attractions.
Specimens OF Prangs Christmas cards show
little that is novel in design, and where figures
are represented there is lack OF that deicacy
of coloring which has hitherto characterized the
work Of this house. The floral prints, however
approach perfection. and among them are any
dainty rememhranoes Of the season. Some OF
the most artistic designs handsomely mounted
the more expensive cards repeated on
those of palmer style, and in this shane are to
many persons equally attractive. L. Prang 81
Co.. Boston.
The Eclectic Magazine can be depended on to
furnish the cream of foreign literature. Among
the selections in the December issue are Lit
erature and Language" by Prof. Edward A.
FRESHMAN: 'The Effects of Town Life upon the
Human Body" by j. NJ. Fothergill, M. D.; ECU
ropeau Politics from East Indian Stand
point" by the Nawab Sir Salar Jung; wealth
and the Working Classes" by W. FL. Malloek,
and Human Life. by Richard A. Proctor.
That bright little Boston magazine .The
Writer" contains a report in its December issue
of Boston press meeting, at which the subject
of signed newspaper articles was discussed.
t.How to Be Interviewed" ''Some Things Re-
porters Should Av id !" 1.-THE Writer'S Brain,
Tine Telegraph Correspondents Work" and
"Why a Writer Needs Physical Exercise" are
some Of the topics treated of By contributors.
Earnest Words is the title of little maya
zine whose purpose is less modest than it's ap-
pearance. Its character, as announced on the
cover, is literary. scientific and reformatory,
and its svowed object is to DESTROY ignorance.
The current number is mainly devoted to an ex-
position of the mind-cure theory, in which the
editors are evidently believers Earnest Words
Publishing Company, New York.
The December Book News CWanamaker
PHILADELPHIA contains great amount of infor-
nation concerning recent literature A large
number of specimen illustrations reprod uced
from holiday books makes the issue especially
attractive.
cover with dainty design and half a dozen
Christmas stories each with a happy ending
make the holiday number OF Harper's Young
People charming Many Few attractive
features are promised for the coming year.
Casselps Family Magazine for December con-
tains q number of excellent short stories, va
riety of information in regard to the fashions
hygienic matters and other topics of a domestic
nature.
Aldens Library Magazine is an excsllent re-
print of foreign literature, the selections from
English periodicals being made with good judg-
ment- Price, 81 per year. John B. Alden.
New York.
Outing has established Q standard Of excel
lence which the December issue fully maintains.
It contains a number of entertaining stories of